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Greatswords

This is a list of all Greatswords in Elden Ring. Read on to see a complete list of all base game and DLC Greatswords including a list of the best Greatswords and info on their stat scalings, stat requirements, damage, and default Ashes of War.

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Best Greatswords

Weapon Explanation
Elden Ring - Blasphemous BladeBlasphemous Blade ・Taker's Flames is a powerful ash of war that can get damage buffs from multiple sources.
・Taker's Flames has a lifesteal function that triggers when you deal damage or kill an enemy.
Elden Ring - ClaymoreClaymore ・Has a solid moveset including a unique thrusting heavy attack for Pierce damage.
・Perfect for Quality, STR, and DEX builds since its STR and DEX scalings reach up to B-scaling when Quality, Heavy, or Keen infused at +25.
・Very versatile since it can be infused with different Ashes of War.
Elden Ring - Dark Moon GreatswordDark Moon Greatsword ・Frost projectiles are an easy way to proc Frostbite, especially when running a STR-INT build.
・Low FP cost to charge Moonlight Greatsword.
・Deals a large amount of stance damage if both the melee and projectile attacks hit your target.

List of All Greatswords

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Weapon Phys. DMG Sec. DMG Crit. Boost STR Scal. DEX Scal. INT Scal. FAI Scal. ARC Scal. Req. STR Req. DEX Req. INT Req. FTH Req. ARC Ash of War
Alabaster LordAlabaster Lord's Sword 125
PHYS		 38
MAG
 100 D E D - - 16 12 18 0 0 Alabaster Lords' Pull
Banished KnightBanished Knight's Greatsword 142
PHYS		 None 100 D D - - - 17 0 0 0 0 Stamp (Upward Cut)
Bastard Sword ImageBastard Sword 138
PHYS		 None 100 D D - - - 16 10 0 0 0 Stamp (Upward Cut)
Blasphemous Blade ImageBlasphemous Blade 121
PHYS		 78
FIRE
 100 D D - D - 22 15 0 21 0 Taker's Flames
Claymore ImageClaymore 138
PHYS		 None 100 D D - - - 16 13 0 0 0 Lion's Claw
Dark Moon Greatsword ImageDark Moon Greatsword 82
PHYS		 98
MAG
 100 D D C - - 16 11 38 0 0 Moonlight Greatsword
DeathDeath's Poker 123
PHYS		 36
MAG
 100 D D E - - 15 17 11 0 0 Ghostflame Ignition
Flamberge ImageFlamberge 129
PHYS		 None 100 D C - - - 15 14 0 0 0 Stamp (Upward Cut)
Forked Greatsword ImageForked Greatsword 124
PHYS		 None 100 D D - - - 14 16 0 0 0 Stamp (Upward Cut)
GargoyleGargoyle's Blackblade 102
PHYS		 122
HOLY 		100 D E - D - 18 10 0 22 0 Corpse Wax Cutter
GargoyleGargoyle's Greatsword 133
PHYS		 None 100 C E - - - 18 10 0 0 0 Vacuum Slice
Golden Order Greatsword ImageGolden Order Greatsword 86
PHYS		 103
HOLY 		100 E D - C - 16 21 0 28 0 Establish Order
Greatsword of Damnation ImageGreatsword of Damnation
(DLC Only) 		123
PHYS		 79
HOLY 		100 D E - D - 20 15 0 20 0 Golden Crux
Greatsword of Solitude ImageGreatsword of Solitude
(DLC Only) 		120
PHYS		 None 100 B E - - - 27 13 0 0 0 Solitary Moon Slash
HelphenHelphen's Steeple 101
PHYS		 101
MAG
 100 D E D - - 19 10 22 0 0 Ruinous Ghostflame
Inseparable Sword ImageInseparable Sword 98
PHYS		 98
HOLY 		100 D D - C - 18 18 0 20 0 Sacred Blade
Iron Greatsword ImageIron Greatsword 149
PHYS		 None 100 C E - - - 18 10 0 0 0 Stamp (Upward Cut)
KnightKnight's Greatsword 141
PHYS		 None 100 D D - - - 16 12 0 0 0 Stamp (Upward Cut)
Lizard Greatsword ImageLizard Greatsword
(DLC Only) 		140
PHYS		 None 100 D D - - - 12 14 0 0 0 Stamp (Upward Cut)
LordswornLordsworn's Greatsword 136
PHYS		 None 110 D D - - - 16 10 0 0 0 Stamp (Upward Cut)
Marais ExecutionerMarais Executioner's Sword 94
PHYS		 61
MAG
 100 C E - - D 24 14 0 0 23 Eochaid's Dancing Blade
OrdovisOrdovis' Greatsword 107
PHYS		 69
HOLY 		100 C E - D - 14 8 0 0 0 Ordovis' Vortex
Sacred Relic Sword ImageSacred Relic Sword 118
PHYS		 76
HOLY 		110 E D - D - 14 24 0 22 0 Wave of Gold
Sword of Milos ImageSword of Milos 141
PHYS		 None 100 D D - - - 15 19 0 0 0 Shriek of Milos

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List of Weapons by Stat Scaling

Strength Dexterity Intelligence
Faith Arcane

List of Weapons by Damage Types

StandardStandard StrikeStrike SlashSlash PiercePierce
MagicMagic FireFire HolyHoly LightningLightning

List of Weapons by Status Effects

BleedBleed FrostFrost RotScarlet Rot
SleepSleep PoisonPoison MadnessMadness

List of Weapon Types

Melee Weapons
Axes Claws
Colossal Swords Colossal Weapons
Curved Greatswords Curved Swords
Daggers Fists
Flails Greataxes
Greatswords Great Hammers
Great Spears Halberds
Hammers Heavy Thrusting Swords
Katanas Reapers
Spears Straight Swords
Thrusting Swords Torches
Twinblades Whips
Spellcasting Weapons
Glintstone Staves Sacred Seals
Ranged Weapons
Light Bows Bows
Greatbows Crossbows
Ballista
Shields
Small Shields Medium Shields
Greatshields
DLC Weapons
Backhand Blades Beast Claws
Great Katanas Hand-to-Hand Weapons
Light Greatswords Perfume Bottles
Throwing Blades Thrusting Shields

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